PALATINE HILLS GOLF ASSOCIATION
2010 Takahashi Classic Tournament Rules
Play is governed by the 2010 Rules of Golf of the USGA and where applicable by the below local rules and definitions. Local rules and definitions as published on the scorecard are not to be used.
Winter Rules-Fairway of Play-Lift, Clean and Place.THE PLAYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING THE RULES!
Tees: Blue tees with GEM tees for those who are approved for the white or gold tees.
Ground Under Repair: Defined by continuous and connecting white lines. This doesn't include white lines surrounding greens that define a limit for golf carts.
Water Hazards: Identified by yellow stakes and defined by yellow painted lines or metal edging.
Lateral Water Hazards: Identified by red stakes and defined by red painted lines or metal edging.
NOTE: Players may play the ball from the environmental areas during this event.
Embedded Ball Rule: applied through the green.
Late Start Rule: Contestants failing to appear at their assigned tee at the designated time will be assessed a two stroke penalty. Contestants failing to appear on their assigned tee within five minutes of their tee time will be disqualified.
Play-off If there is a tie for first place in the two-ball championship, it will be decided by a sudden-death play-off with appropriate handicaps applied.
Abnormal Ground Conditions
Relief is given to any ball coming to rest in a french drain, whether or not containing visible gravel or concrete.
Relief is given to any ball coming to rest on a worn area adjacent to a cart path. These areas are considered an extension of the cart path.
Players must take relief from a ball coming to rest in a decorative flower bed, no penalty.
Relief given to a ball coming to rest in/on raised mulch around trees. No swing or stance relief without penalty.
Sprinkler satellite units are immovable obstructions--swing and stance relief is given. No line of flight relief.
A ball touching the metal edging is considered in the hazard, therefore no relief without penalty.
Swing and stance relief are available for balls affected by the metal edging or support rods on holes 16 and 17 only.
Stones in bunkers are moveable obstructions. (Rule 24-1 applies.)